FAQ

Answers to the Same Shit Everyone Asks Every Year

Where Does it Start?The start location is always disclosed on this site and on Twitter the night before. It is always somewhere in the five boroughs of NYC. For now, that’s all you get.

How do I find out the start point?Follow santacon on Twitter. To get Santa’s tweets straight to your phone (recommended), text “follow santacon” to 40404 and follow the prompts.

What time does it start?10 am, sharp. Don’t miss Christmas!

Do I really need to wear a costume?Yes. Any type of costume!

I am too paranoid/confused/dumb to donate online.Elves will be on hand to collect cash donations at the start point but do it online its just easier on us.

How do I get my “Santa Badge”?
Once you’ve donated, you will receive a confirmation from PayPal and an email explaining where and when you can pick up your Badge. Santa will send you VIP updates about your perks as the event draws near.

What happened to the food drive? It was a pain in Santa’s big red ass, so it’s been discontinued. Santa now helps feed hungry New Yorkers by donating cold, hard cash. Donate to Santa’s charities HERE.

Know your limits and pace yourself. If you plan to drink, do so responsibly. Plan to keep an eye on your friends.

I’m under 21. Can I come?Santas-in-training are welcome to join the festivities, but will not be allowed in bars.

What bars and stuff are we going to?Santa could tell you, but then Santa would have to kill you. Part of the fun of Santacon is never quite knowing where the jolly horde will go next! P.S.- SANTA DOESN’T JUST GO TO BARS.

I own a bar. Can I host Santa?
If your venue is along Santa’s route and you are willing to donate a portion of your proceeds to charity, then YES! Fill out Santa’s venue owner form and an elf will get back to you